I've been going back and forth with Entei ex when trying to make decks this morning since the set was released, as it's such a specific card that could fit into many already existing archetypes out there.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has no shortage of Fire-type decks, whether you're running Flareon ex, Charizard ex, or anything under the sun. So when trying to create this deck list, I had a bit of fun with it and come up with something I feel I would enjoy playing over something that is going to help me in the ranked ladder.
But if you feel you have something better than what I am making, do let me know in the comments. I'd really like to find a way to make this work!
Best Entei ex deck list in Pokémon TCG Pocket
| Card | Amount | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Entei ex | 2 | Secluded Springs |
| Moltres ex | 2 | Genetic Apex (Charizard) |
| Magby | 2 | Wisdom of Sea and Sky (Ho-Oh) |
| Poké Ball | 2 | Promo-A |
| Dawn | 2 | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Professor’s Research | 2 | Promo-A |
| Sabrina | 1 | Genetic Apex (Charizard) |
| Leaf | 2 | Mythical Island |
| Cyrus | 1 | Space-Time Smackdown (Palkia) |
| Optional Cards to complete the 20 | Amount | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Eevee | 2 | Wisdom of Sea and Sky |
| Flareon ex (Removing the Moltres ex) | 2 | Eevee Grove |
| X Speed | 1 | Promo A |
| Red | 1 | Shining Revelry |
Let me address the obvious comment first. Yes, there are only 16 cards of the 20 you need above to make the full deck, but I have included what I think are optional cards to add to the core I created, to make a complete deck.
Let me explain my reasoning.
There are variants to this deck, I think might fit certain people, but I've created a core of 16 cards that I feel is vital to making the deck work. Having both Moltres EX and Magby allows you to attach energy to your backline and get Entei EX up to the four Fire-type energy cards it needs to start raining hellfire. But I think there are other variants to the deck you can implement to make it your own, too.
I've seen some people suggest bringing in a Will card to guarantee Fire-type Energy from Moltres EX, but I don't think that works. I think Magby is a safer bet, and I can see some people take out the Moltres ex entirely.
Another thing I've considered is using a combination of Tool cards, such as Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet, or even adding a Repel or two. It's a tricky deck for sure, but I think using a Charizard or Infernape ex core and switching out the Pokémon for Entei ex is a safe bet moving forward.
Another variant I've been seeing early is adding in a Kiawai and Turtonator combo and using the Entei ex more to draw cards and stall. But I think that type of deck is really boring. Either way, hope the core serves you well and would love to hear your own thoughts in the comments below.
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